I really couldn’t resist doing this. Apologies to everyone connected with the Kindle!
OK, the Everun won’t give you 30 hours of reading time and the device I’m holding there (Raon Digital Everun) is 150gms heavier but come on, in 2008 we’re going to see tens of devices that beat the Kindle in terms of VFM.
The Everun is a full PC (OK, maybe that’s a disadvantage to some) but for around $599 (*1) you can get a 6-hour, 6GB SSD 30GB HD version with Wifi, bluetooth, bright (colour!) screen, USB port, auto-rotate, the ability to upgrade with HD, CF, HSDPA and extras like a docking station and extended batteries. Oh, and it runs a full operating system so there’s no problem with multiple e-book formats. It makes a rather good (read, much better than anything except the OQO Model 02) mobile Internet device and media player. I also happen to think that it’s the best RSS reader in the world!
I know its not about the specs and more about the marketing and placement but next year when Intel and VIA introduce their hand-top devices the Kindle is going to look like very poor value for money.
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Original Everun ebook article.
(1) Price based on Everun L-30S at bulk pricing.
